Allen Buchanan (Medal of Honor)

Buchanan, Allen
Allen Buchanan
Born	(1876-12-22)December 22, 1876 Evansville, Indiana, US
Died	January 12, 1940(1940-01-12) (aged 63)
Place of burial	Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1899–1932
Rank	Captain
Unit	USS Florida
Battles / wars	United States occupation of Veracruz World War I
Awards	Medal of Honor Navy Cross

Allen Buchanan (December 22, 1876 – January 12, 1940) was an officer in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the United States occupation of Veracruz.

He died January 12, 1940, and is buried with his wife Mary Goodwin (1876–1952) in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.^[1]

Rank and organization: Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy. Born: 22 December 1876, Evansville, Ind. Accredited to: Indiana. G.O. No.: 177, 4 December 1915. Other Navy award: Navy Cross.

Citation:

For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. In command of the 1st Seaman Regiment, Lt. Cmdr. Buchanan was in both days' fighting and almost continually under fire from soon after landing, about noon of the 21st, until we were in possession of the city, about noon of the 22d. His duties required him to be at points of great danger in directing his officers and men, and he exhibited conspicuous courage, coolness, and skill in his conduct of the fighting. Upon his courage and skill depended, in great measure, success or Failure. His responsibilities were great, and he met them in a manner worthy of commendation.^[2]

Citation:

The Navy Cross is awarded to Commander Allen Buchanan, U.S. Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as commanding officer of the U.S.S. Downes, engaged in the important, exacting and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, and in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity.

• List of Medal of Honor recipients (Veracruz)

 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.

• NHHC - Captain Allen Buchanan